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My Top 3 Priorities
Address both economic and mental health recovery from the pandemic
Create incentives to build truly affordable housing without having a negative impact on the unique character of LA’s neighborhoods
Establish a fracking ban in the 37th district
Experience
Experience
Profession:Executive Director for two nonprofit organizations
General Manager, City of Los Angeles Economic Workforce Development Department — Appointed position (2013–2019)
Councilmember, Los Angeles City Council — Elected position (2001–2013)
Education
University of Southern California — BA Cum Laude and MA Public Administration, BA Journalism - MA Public Administration (1981)
Who gave money to this candidate?
Contributions
Total money raised: $406,535
Top contributors that gave money to support the candidate, by organization:
1
National Electrical Contractors Association
$10,000
2
Employees of Ashley Farmer Needleman
$5,800
2
Employees of Dennis Needleman
$5,800
2
Employees of Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
$5,800
2
Employees of HBK Capital Management
$5,800
2
Employees of Stephen English
$5,800
2
Employees of Thomas Safran & Associates
$5,800
2
Employees of University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
$5,800
More information about contributions
By State:
California 94.87%
District of Columbia 2.46%
Virginia 0.92%
Texas 0.56%
Other 1.19%
By Size:
Large contributions (100.00%)
Small contributions (0.00%)
By Type:
From organizations (3.07%)
From individuals (96.93%)
Source: MapLight analysis of data from the Federal Election Commission.